journalexercises

This Week's Journal Exercise

2012-01-17T19:15:00.000-08:00

In your journal

What did you accomplish last year? What did you finish? What did you start? In what areas did you improve or make progress?

This week's inspirational link: Ten Terrifying Truths About Marriage

http://www.aish.com/f/m/48931117.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2012-01-10T13:52:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Picture it finished. Pick a goal you've been working on. Write down what you think it will be like when it's finished. Try to be as detailed as you can - though some of these details may change as you continue to work on your project. Try to find some time each day, maybe when you lay down at night or in the morning, to picture what your project will be like when it is finished.

This week's inspirational link: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Top_Five_Regrets_of_the_Dying.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

In your journal

What is life your life about? What are the most important things you could do or accomplish during your life time? What is the best mark you could leave on the world? What do you need to do daily or weekly to achieve these things?

This week's inspirational link: 10 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

http://www.aish.com/d/w/10_Questions_to_Ask_Before_Getting_Married.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-12-26T19:19:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

What helps you to be most productive? What habit or what place or situation helps you to get a lot done? Think of some of the times when you were most productive or got a lot done? Where were you? What type of situation was it? Are there similarities between items on your list?

This week's inspirational link: Picture Your Ideal Self

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119037.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-12-15T18:26:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Make a list of all the emotions you are feeling right now. Which emotions are strongest? Do any conflict?

This week's inspirational link: Deal With Others as They are Now

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122222.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

Weekly Journal Exercises 12/5 and 12/12

2011-12-08T15:46:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Make a list of the things you depend on or turn to in order to get through a difficult project? Next make a list of the things you depend on or turn to in order to get through a difficult time in your life? Why does this help? What items on your list are healthy? What might you be able to substitute for the unhealthy items on your list?

In your journal:

Think of an area in your life where you would like to see more progress. How can you make something that you are already doing in this area more effective? What is the most effective way to make progress in this area? What might you be able to do in addition to what you are already doing? What, in this area, is your biggest time waster? What undermines your efforts in this area?

This week's inspirational link: Your Tone is a Tune

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122432.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

Weekly Journal Exercises 11/21 and 11/28

2011-12-08T15:41:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Write down 5 of your biggest questions. These might be questions you have been searching for answers to for some time or questions that have become important to you recently. Choose one. Who can you ask? Where can you find useful information? What have you seen work in the past?

In your journal:

Write down a situation where you tend to go to extremes. What can you do to find the middle ground?

This week's inspirational link: Life Isn't a Competitive Game

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124972.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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Weekly Journal Exercise 11/7 and 11/14

2011-11-19T12:49:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Make a list of the things that make you smile. Next make a list of the things you find yourself looking forward to during the day.

In your journal:

Write down what makes this year special. The write down what makes this month special. What makes today special?

This week's inspirational link: Hear the Underlying Factors

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124352.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

Weekly Journal Exercise 10/24 and 10/31

2011-11-19T12:38:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Write down one thing that you can do each day this year - or each week - that will have a significant impact on your life?

In your journal:

Write down the difference between true love and a crush?

This week's inspirational link: The Learn Experience Question

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119827.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's and Next Week's Journal

2011-10-14T18:37:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What, if you accomplish it in your lifetime, will make your life a success?

This week's inspirational link: Write the Story of Your Life

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122062.html

In your journal;

Is there a part of your life that seems to have taken over? A part of your life you are currently letting define you or your life? How can you put it in perspective? How can you define yourself by other areas of your life and see yourself as a mixture as opposed to just one area?

Next week's inspirational link: Learn From Calm People

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119012.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This and Next Week's Journal Exercise

2011-09-30T18:29:00.001-07:00

In your journal:
Think of a time you were upset or bothered about something and you were able to get the situation resolved. What did you do? What did you say? How did you say it? Think of a time when you let your emotions get the better of you and you got angry. Did this help? Were you able to get what you needed or wanted? What might have helped?

In your journal:

Write down what you would enjoy doing right now. Then write down how you would feel after doing these things. What can you do right now that you will feel good about after it's done?

This week's inspirational link: Identifying Your Life's Mission

http://www.aish.com/h/hh/rh/theme/Identifying_Your_Lifes_Mission.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-09-21T13:16:00.001-07:00

If you were your own mother or best friend, what would you do to take care of or help yourself today?

This week's inspirational link:20 Questions for the New Year

http://www.aish.com/h/hh/gar/sa/20_Questions_for_the_New_Year.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-09-13T16:36:00.001-07:00

In your journal:
Write down an activity or project that you used to look forward to doing but now it has become stressful or burdensome. Have you put it off in the past and now feel it feels more like you have to complete it rather than you want to? Does it feel like it should already be done? Has it become mundane to you? What made you look forward to this activity or project in the past? How can you get motivated to tackle this activity or project again?

This week's inspirational link: Breaking Away from the Bully

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Breaking_Away_from_the_Bully.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-09-06T17:55:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down the times this week or today that things did not go as you expected? What was it that you expected? Do you tend to expect the best or the worst? What went wrong or what went right? What can you do in the future to help make sure you can expect the best?

This week's inspirational link: Don't Let the Past Weigh You Down

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46120567.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-08-31T18:12:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Do you view your relationships as supportive or competitive? When someone you know is trying to accomplish something or needs help what is your response? If you have to help someone out, do you feel taken advantage of or like you lost in some way, or do you feel glad to have an opportunity to do something for them?

This week's inspirational link: Detox Your Marriage

http://www.aish.com/f/m/Detox_Your_Marriage.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-08-23T17:57:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

How do you react when asked to do something by a loved one or friend? Think of the times you've been asked to do something? How did you feel about being asked and about fulfilling the request? Were you happy to help? Were you resentful about being asked? Why or Why not? If you have to say "No" to a loved one or friend are you sad because you are unable to help them? Why or why not?

This week's inspirational link: Perfect Flaws

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Perfect_Flaws.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-08-16T18:16:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down a trait you would like to build? What are some ways you can practice this trait each day?

This week's inspirational link: Lessen Sadness' Side Effects

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122957.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-08-09T19:32:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Make a list of what you've done this week or today. What was the reason behind each item on your list? Why did you do each of these items? What did you do because it fit your goals? What did you do simply because you felt it was expected of you or someone else wanted you to do it? How did your accomplishments and actions this week fit with your priorities and goals?

This week's inspirational link: 6 Keys to Outsmart Stress

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/6_Keys_to_Outsmart_Stress.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-08-09T19:31:00.003-07:00

In your journal:

This week's inspirational link: 6 Keys to Outsmart Stress

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/6_Keys_to_Outsmart_Stress.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-08-09T19:31:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

This week's inspirational link: 6 Keys to Outsmart Stress

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/6_Keys_to_Outsmart_Stress.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-08-02T17:40:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

Write down where you want to be 10 years from now - 20 years from now. Where do you hope to be next year this time? Why? What do you need to do to reach these goals?

This week's inspirational link: Listing What You Have

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119407.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

In your journal:

Catch yourself focusing on what you think others should do? When you catch yourself getting annoyed or upset because you want someone to do something or be a certain way, accept that you can't make anyone the way you want them. Instead ask yourself why you want them to act this way? What is it that you need from them that they are not able to supply? How can you fill this need yourself?

This week's inspirational link: Where's the Salt?

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Wheres_the_Salt.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This and Next Week's Journal Exercise

2011-07-14T19:40:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

If you could have an extra hour each day or an extra day each week, what would you do with it? Now think about some of your biggest time wasters that add up to an extra hour or even an extra day. How can you replace some of these time wasters with the items from your list of extra things you'd like to get done?

This Week's Inspirational Link: Make it Interesting

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46125702.html

In your journal:

What do you need to do for yourself so that you have the physical and mental ability and energy to do for others? Are any of these needs not being met? Which ones? How can you make sure to care for yourself so that when others need you, you will have the ability to be there for them?

This week's inspirational link: Impulsivity

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46121582.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-07-05T14:37:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Make a list of what is healing to you? What is healing to your body? Your mind? Your soul? How can you bring more of these things into your life?

This Week's Inspirational Link: 6 Keys to Outsmart Stress

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/6_Keys_to_Outsmart_Stress.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-06-26T04:40:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Describe the perfect relationship. How would your lives intersect? What would you do together? What would you still do separately? What parts of your days would be shared? What common goals would you have?

This Week's Inspirational Link: Mistakes Help You Grow

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124292.html

In your journal:

If your mother or father were still taking care of you, what would she/he be sure to do right now? If your best friend were to give you advice right now, what would he/she tell you?

This Week's Inspirational Link: Deliberate for Peace of Mind

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119087.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-06-12T19:02:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Is there a situation where you don't seem to have enough willpower - a situation where you can't seem to stop yourself from doing what you don't really want to do? For example, getting angry in a certain situation you would prefer to stay calm in, getting involved in office gossip when you said you wouldn't, or eating something you later regret. In what situations do you tend to cave in and do some of the things you don't really want to do or know you shouldn't? Plan ahead. How can you stay away from these situations or make these situations easier for yourself? What sets you up for failure? What sets you up for success?

This Week's Inspirational Link: The Archenemy of Happiness

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/The_Archenemy_of_Happiness.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-06-07T10:09:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down what you are willing to do to win? Think of competitions you've been in in the past. In the past, how far have you been willing to go to win? Where do you usually draw the line? Why? In what areas of your life is competition helpful? In what areas of your life is competition harmful?

This week's inspirational link: 5 Ways to Keep Your Love Alive

http://www.aish.com/f/m/5_Ways_to_Keep_Your_Love_Alive.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This and Next Week's Journal Exercise

2011-05-27T16:23:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

Think of something that you currently want. Is it possible you are making it out to be better than it really is? Will it really bring you all that you expect it to? What are some things you might lose or some negatives that what you want might bring as well? What should you enjoy now while you still can? Try to look at it in a more objective light or ask someone you trust for their opinion. What are you hoping it will bring you? What then do you really want? How else can you create this for yourself?

This week's inspirational link: Don't Compare Situations

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124227.html

In your journal:

Think of something that is bothering you today or this week - maybe something annoying or something you feel bad about. How will you feel about this item 1 year from now? 10 years from now? How about 30 or 40 years from now?

This week's inspiration link: Learn From Calm People

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119012.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-05-19T12:43:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Where do you seek comfort? Make a list. What items on your list are healthy? What are some substitutes for items on your list that are not healthy?

This week's inspirational link: Three Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed

http://www.aish.com/sp/so/Three_Things_I_Learned_While_My_Plane_Crashed.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-05-10T16:58:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

What unrealistic expectations do you have for yourself? Think of an area where you are consistently frustrated or seem to fail. What are your expectations in this area? Are they realistic? What might be some more realistic expectations? If you feel your expectations for yourself are realistic in this area, write down why you feel you are not meeting these expectations. What might you be able to do to help yourself meet these expectations? Ask a few friends or relatives what expectations they have of themselves in this area? Do they feel your expectations are realistic? Do they run into similar problems meeting these expectations? How do they solve this?

This week's inspirational link: 10 Ways to Make a Good Marriage Great

http://www.aish.com/f/m/10_Ways_to_Make_a_Good_Marriage_Great.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-05-01T19:41:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Make a list of what motivates you? How do you use these motivations? Which ones are healthy? Which ones are unhealthy? Why does each one motivate you? How does each one motivate you? With what can you replace the unhealthy ones? Based on your lists, what else might motivate you? Circle your best, healthiest motivations and write down how you can best use them.

This week's inspirational link: The Archenemy of Happiness

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/The_Archenemy_of_Happiness.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-04-23T08:30:00.001-07:00

Fixed at the site: Calendar Prompts

In your journal:

Think of someone you are having trouble forgiving because they hurt you in some way. Flip things around. Consider some of the times in the past that you hurt someone intentionally or unintentionally and then regretted your actions though maybe you couldn't or didn't say you were sorry. Think of how good it felt to be forgiven for a mistake or a lapse in judgment. If this person does not appear to regret the hurt they caused you and are likely to hurt you again, think of times in the past when you were stuck in a wrong way of thinking. How can you acknowledge this person's current limitations and not take his or her actions personally while still guarding yourself from future hurt.

This week's inspirational link: The Archenemy of Happiness

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/The_Archenemy_of_Happiness.html

In your journal:

What are the little moments you enjoy in each day? What do you look forward to? What do you wish you could enjoy more of? How can you do this? What gets in the way of your enjoying these small moments? Make a list of some of the ways you can easily make your days more enjoyable.

This week's inspirational link: 5 Ways to Misery

http://www.aish.com/v/sp/49082446.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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This Week's and Next Week's Journal Exercise

2011-04-08T18:02:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What are you doing that might be undermining your own efforts or goals? Think of some of the things you would like or are trying to accomplish. What habits, thoughts, or other actions keep getting in the way? How can you develop different habits, thoughts or actions that will help you in achieving these goals?

In your journal:

As you get older, how has your definition of success changed? What was your definition of success five years ago? Who influenced you the most in this definition? What is your definition of success now? How has it changed? Why has it changed? What currently influences your definition the most? What might your definition be five years from now?

This week's inspirational link: Don't Wait to be a Hero

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Dont_Wait_to_be_a_Hero.html

Next week's inspirational link: Jar of Life

http://www.aish.com/v/sp/50574352.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-03-29T08:54:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What helps you to refocus and recharge? When feeling burnt out, what can you do that gets you motivated and ready to continue or finish the project?

This week's inspirational link: Excess Baggage

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Excess_Baggage.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-03-21T09:53:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

If you could fix one part of your personality, what would it be? What would you most like to change? How do you wish you could change it? What do you wish to do instead?

This week's inspirational link: Successful Marriage Successful Parenting

http://www.aish.com/f/p/Successful_Marriage_Successful_Parenting.html

In your journal:

Consider all you are trying to do. Are you trying to do too much? What is a priority? What can you focus on and finish first that will make it easier to accomplish the rest? What is necessary? What do you want or need the most? What gets you closest to this? What is extra?

This week's inspirational link: If You Couldn't Fail

http://www.aish.com/sp/lal/If_You_Couldnt_Fail.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-03-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Write down something that you no longer want to do but keep doing out of habit, lack of alternatives or temptation? Next write down what you would like to do instead and why?

This week's inspirational link: A Taste of Slow

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/A_Taste_of_Slow.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-02-26T06:14:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

What goal have you already invested time, energy and other resources into in order to attain it? Is this goal still important to you? Is this goal reachable? If so, what more do you need to invest in terms of time, energy, actions and other resources to make sure your initial investment is not wasted and that you do the best you can in reaching this goal?

This week's inspirational link: Mistakes Help You Grow

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124292.html

In your journal:

What is the balance between overdoing and not doing enough? Consider your abilities and your existing obligations. How is your balance different from others you know? Consider some of your past actions this last week. In what cases did you over try or overdo? In what cases did you not do enough?

This week's inspirational link: How to Praise Your Children

http://www.aish.com/f/p/How_to_Praise_Your_Children.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-02-15T17:57:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

What are some of the best ways people have shown their love for you? What has someone done or given you out of love in the past that you will always treasure? What are some of your favorite ways to express or show your love to others?

This week's inspirational link: Runner's Kick

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Runners_Kick.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-02-08T07:41:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

How do you define success? Think of those you view as successful? What have they achieved? What have they accomplished? How would you describe someone who's had a successful life? If a person did nothing else during their lifetime, they should at least make sure to do what? How would you define success for yourself? How would you best work toward this? What do you need to feel you have succeeded at work? At home? In your relationships? In life?

This week's inspirational link: 10 Ways to Make a Good Marriage Great

http://www.aish.com/f/m/10_Ways_to_Make_a_Good_Marriage_Great.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-02-02T15:31:00.000-08:00

At the Site: February's Prompts

www.AboutCreativeJournals.com

In your journal:

Make a list of the people who always seem to leave you feeling bad about yourself? Add to this list those that you leave feeling stressed, and/or frustrated? Why do you leave these people feeling bad about yourself and/or in a bad mood? Next make a list of the people who make you feel good about yourself. Add to it those you leave feeling calm, peaceful and full of energy and/or motivated to do something positive? What are these people doing that help you to leave them feeling good about yourself and/or in a positive mood?

This week's inspirational link: Anger Management in Marriage

http://www.aish.com/f/m/Anger_Management_in_Marriage.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-01-25T06:57:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Be aware this week of the type of person you're trying to project to others. What type of person are you trying to convince others that you really are? Write in your journal at the end of the day the people you encountered and what type of person you tried to project to each. How did you act to get this person to perceive you in a certain way? How did the way you wanted to be perceived change with each person? Why did you want the people you encountered to view you this way? What did you feel would impress him or her? Is this really who you are? Is this someone you want to be? If not, what purpose was there in presenting yourself this way? If this is not really who you are, do you think the person was fooled? When others present themselves to you as something they are not are you often fooled? If you presented yourself to others as you truly are based on your best traits, who would this be?

This week's inspirational link: The Art of Positive Thinking

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/The_Art_of_Positive_Thinking.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-01-18T15:18:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Think of the last time you talked to someone about something that was bothering you or something you were feeling bad about. What did you say? How did what you were saying reinforce your negative feelings. How did what you were saying explain and justify these feelings. How might you have changed what you were saying to produce or reinforce more positive feelings? What positive aspects could have been your focus while talking that would have reinforced and /or generated a better or more hopeful, positive view of the problem and better feelings?

This week's inspirational link: Admit Your Mistakes

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46125432.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2011-01-09T18:15:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

What might you be feeling responsible for that is not in fact your responsibility or at least not entirely your responsibility? Next consider an area you might be minimizing your responsibility when you should in fact be making greater efforts. In both areas, try to gain perspective and acknowledge the true amount of your responsibility in the matter?

This week's inspirational link: Eating Wisely

http://www.aish.com/sp/pp/Eating_Wisely.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

January Word Prompts

2011-01-01T17:32:00.001-08:00

New at the site: January Journal Word Prompts

Updated: New Journal Favorites

www.aboutcreativejournals.com

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-12-28T15:18:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

What resentment are you harboring? Why are you feeling resentful? Could you have misinterpreted the situation? Even if you don't yet believe it what are some of the possible ways you may be misinterpreting the situation? How can you wipe the slate clean and start fresh or try again in hopes of a different result?

This week's inspirational link: Perfection vs. Good Enough

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/Perfection_vs_Good_Enough.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site. In your journal:

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-12-20T18:11:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Write down some of the ways you can pamper yourself? How can you help yourself heal physically, mentally and spiritually?

This week's inspirational link: The Learn Experience Question

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119827.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-12-13T18:17:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

This week test your actions. Before you do something, say to yourself the following. I am doing this because…? What is your goal? What is your most common answer? Did any of your reasons surprise you?

This week's inspirational link: GPS

http://www.aish.com/sp/so/The_Spiritual_GPS.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-12-07T15:51:00.001-08:00

Now at the site: December Journaling Prompt Calendar

In your journal:

What, if anything, do you tend to do to get others to like you? Do you try to impress them? Do you do the person a favor? Think of the last three people you wanted to like you? What did you do to try and get them to think favorably of you? Next make a list of what you tend to like about others. Think of three people who made a favorable impression on you or who have many qualities that you like and enjoy being around. Include this in your list. Finally look at your two lists (how you try to get others to like you and what you like about others) and consider how well they match up.

This week's inspirational link: Goals of communication

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46123922.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-11-30T16:55:00.000-08:00

New at the site: Free December Calendar of Journaling Word Prompts.

(www.aboutcreativejournals.com)

In your journal:

Think of something you keep planning to handle differently but when the situation comes up again you forget and react the same way you always do. How is it that you react? How is it that you want to react? Each morning this week fill in the following sentence: Today when _____ happens I want to react by ______.

This week's inspirational link: Joy Journal

http://www.aish.com/sp/pp/joy_journal.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-11-16T09:40:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

What is it that you want that is currently out of reach? Why do you want this? What do you feel it will bring you or add to your life? What smaller goal can you try for that is more reachable? How will this smaller goal start to bring you closer to what you truly want?

This week's inspirational link: Rules of Communication

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46125472.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-11-09T10:43:00.001-08:00

New at the site: Free November Calendar of Journaling Word Prompts

(www.aboutcreativejournals.com)

In your journal:

What do you value about yourself? What are you glad you were born with or made the effort to acquire? Why? What do you value about others? Why?

This week's inspirational link: Finding Calm

http://www.aish.com/f/p/finding_calm.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-11-09T10:39:00.000-08:00

New at the site: Free November Calendar of Journaling Word Prompts

(www.aboutcreativejournals.com)

In your journal:

What do you value about yourself? What are you glad you were born with or made the effort to acquire? Why? What do you value about others? Why?

This week's inspirational link: Finding Calm

http://www.aish.com/f/p/finding_calm.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-11-01T18:08:00.001-07:00

New at the site: Free November Calendar of Journaling Word Prompts

(www.aboutcreativejournals.com)

In your journal:

What is worth waiting for? What is important enough to wait for the real thing rather than accepting an imitation or accepting "good enough." Make a list of the things that you were glad you waited for in the past? What are you waiting for now that is worth getting right?

In your journal:

When you look back on your life what do you want to be able to say you did this week? This year?

This week's inspirational link: Fame and Happiness

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124427.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-10-20T18:33:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What feelings of guilt are dragging you down? How can you use these feelings of guilt as a motivator instead and focus your energy on the change you want to make or doing the right thing next time?

This week's inspirational link: Use Your Experience to Empathize

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46121857.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

Last Week's and This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-10-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

Each day this week, write down a situation where you are not happy with how you reacted or responded to someone or some situation. Why are you unhappy with how you responded? What kind of person do you want to be regardless of the situation or how others act? Think of someone whom you admire? How might they have reacted? Not sure? Ask them. Then rewrite the scene detailing how you would like to react or respond next time.

This week's inspirational link: Heed the Cry for Respect

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122162.html

In your journal:

Is there something you've been putting off or ignoring for a while? Is anything on your list more urgent than you're willing to admit? What can you do today to get the ball rolling?

This week's inspirational link: It's Easier the Second Time

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46123812.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-09-29T03:43:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Notice how many times each day that you feel the need to explain or prove yourself. Why do you feel the need to explain or prove yourself? What are you trying to explain? What are you trying to prove? What is the result?

This week's inspirational link: Building Your Self Image One Tiny Step at a Time

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124837.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-09-21T07:21:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Each day this week, write down your thoughts or make notes about something you are unclear about. Write for a few minutes. Then try and summarize your thoughts into 1 or 2 sentences. Review and revise your thoughts on this subject until things become clearer.

This week's inspirational link: Don't Take Disagreements Personally

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46125397.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-09-14T18:18:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What are you doing to sabotage your own goals? Is it habit, not knowing what else to do, or maybe giving in to temptation that is undermining your goals? Why did you choose these goals? Why are they important to you? Plan ahead. What can you do next time to make sure you stay on track?

This week's inspirational link: Picture Your Ideal Self

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119037.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-09-07T07:03:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Think over you day or week. Where did you make an extra effort or even go out of your way to impress? Who were you trying to impress? Why were you trying to impress this person? How were you trying to impress them? What usually impresses this person? What impresses you?

This week's inspirational link: Use Auto-Suggestion for Approval

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46121587.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-08-28T04:09:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What do you have to do today? With each item on your list what is your goal? What are you working towards? What are you trying to achieve?

In your journal:

Think of something that you have to do for someone else. What is the least that is expected of you? What is the most or maximum you could do without completely going over the top? What's something in the middle of the two?

This week's inspirational link: Help As Soon As Possible

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46118927.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-08-17T08:37:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

In what areas of your life are you holding onto something you no longer need? These might be habits you've just about outgrown, emotions or reactions you've learned that do not help you, or even clutter that bogs you down that you no longer have use for or enjoy.

This week's inspirational link: En-Courage Others

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122817.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-08-10T08:16:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down some of the major life lessons you've learned. Star the ones that have made the biggest impact on you.

This week's inspirational link: Respond to Disrespect With Dignity

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46120842.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-08-02T18:54:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

What are the little things that make the people you know happy? What do your friends and family like or dislike? What everyday things do they enjoy most?

This week's inspirational link: Form Good Thinking Habits

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124537.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-07-27T15:00:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down something that you have been putting off doing? Next write down the name(s) of someone who could help you and/or encourage you. Write down a course or something you could sign up for that would teach you the skills you might need or in some way keep you on track. Finally, write down something that you enjoy but don't let yourself do often that would fit as a reward for finishing or making progress toward this thing that you have been putting off.

This week's inspirational link: Publicizing One's Own Faults

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46123087.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-07-21T10:06:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Each morning this week, make a list of what you plan to do during the day. Then next to each item write the bigger goal or priority that each item on your list gets you closer to or achieves.

This week's inspirational link: Express Appreciation

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46123817.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-07-13T06:57:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What are you hanging onto too strongly that isn't working? What are you trying and hoping for that continues to allude you? What is causing you pain because you just can't seem to make it work or bring this thing into your life? Why isn't it working? What can you do instead or what else can you do? Is it possible that this is something you just can't bring into your life - at least not at this moment? How can you let it go -at least for now? What can you focus on that is already in your life? What is the next best thing that you can achieve or focus on instead?

This week's inspirational link: Learn Courage From Others

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122812.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-07-08T06:17:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

Chose something you would like to change. What do you wish to do instead? What can you do each day to practice this new trait? Give yourself a goal. How many times during the day will you try to practice this change? Where are the best places to practice? How will you reward yourself for reaching your goal? What natural rewards will making this change bring?

This week's inspirational link: Uncertainty is Inevitable

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46118922.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-06-29T08:17:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down something that feels overwhelming right now or is causing you anxiety. How important will this same thing be 6 months from now? 1 year? 10 years? How important is this thing to your ultimate goals? How closely tied is it to what is most important to you?

This week's inspirational link: Your Mind Can Choose to Enjoy What You Do

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46121252.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-06-22T05:54:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

For each bad habit you would like to break, write down all the negative things the bad habit brings or will bring in the future. What are the negative affects of this habit? What will it mean if you get rid of this bad habit? What benefits will you experience from getting rid of this bad habit? What positive change will better habits bring?

This week's inspirational link: Mistakes Help You Grow

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124292.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-06-15T12:06:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

Answer the following questions: What is working? What is not working? What do you need to change? What do you need to continue or do more of? What do you need to try?

This week's inspirational link: Exercise Your Will-Power

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46123367.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-06-09T05:56:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What is your life about outside of work? What is important in this area of your life? What are your goals in this area of your life?

This week's inspirational link: Deliberate for Peace of Mind

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119087.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-06-01T06:31:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Note some of the mistakes you have made? What do these mistakes hold you back from doing or cause you to fear doing? What can you learn from these mistakes? How can you focus on applying what you've learned from these mistakes? How can you use the mistakes as a tool to improve rather than something that holds you back?

This week's inspirational link: 5 Ways to Stay In Love

http://www.aish.com/f/m/48961686.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-05-26T18:26:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What are some of the roles, responsibilities, and joys of the different relationships in your life such as mother/father, husband/wife, son/daughter, sister/brother and/or friend?

This week's inspirational link: Not Feeling Slighted

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46122977.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-05-18T04:38:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

What is the importance of some of the little everyday things in your life that you do on a regular basis? What positive things can be achieved if they are done well? What good can they bring you and those that you care about? What do you miss out on if they are done without thought or much effort or not done at all? For example, what is the difference if you make the most of the time you spend with a loved one rather than being distracted by everything else you feel you should be doing? How, over time, will this help to build a stronger relationship? How will you miss out on this if you let yourself be distracted? Think of something that you don't always put a whole lot of effort into or while doing this thing you tend to be distracted. How can you focus on the importance of doing this well? What will you gain by giving it your best effort? What will you lose out on if you continue to do this without your best effort?

This week's inspirational link: When You Can't Empathize, Care

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124077.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-05-11T05:40:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What habit would you like to have each day? What habit would you like to make part of who you are? What habit would improve your life and/or help you progress toward your most important goals? Where can you fit this important habit into your life? How can you enlist the help of a friend in keeping you on track by perhaps doing it together, reporting in, or building a system of reward?

This week's inspirational link: Giving Advice

http://www.aish.com/f/mom/92952149.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-05-04T04:54:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down some of the expectations people have for you. In what ways do these expectations mean you need to reject some part of yourself or be something you're really not? How will this make you feel about yourself and the relationship in the long run? Next consider the expectations you have for the people in your life? How might some of your expectations cause someone to reject some part of themselves or be something they're not?

This week's inspirational link: The Cat Position

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/92077609.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-04-26T15:51:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down the name(s) of someone important to you that you rarely see or spend time with. How can you make room in your life for this person to renew and deepen the relationship?

This week's inspirational link: Melting Under Analysis

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46124412.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-04-20T06:36:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down a bad habit you're trying to overcome. Next, write down a positive habit you will replace the bad habit with. When you are tempted to return to your bad habit, write down or imagine how you will feel afterwards, at the end of the day, week, or year if you continue your bad habit. Then write down how you will feel at the end of the day, week, or year or after you get the results you want if you continue with the positive habit instead.

This week's inspirational link: Our Surprise Direct Line

http://www.aish.com/sp/so/48916222.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-04-13T05:12:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down one or two things that you feel you are not good at and/or would like to be better at. This could be a situation you would like to handle better, a task or job you would like to excel at or any area that you would like to improve. Make a list of how you can prepare yourself to do better next time? What can you practice? What tools can you gather?

This week's inspirational link: The Right Comparison

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46123867.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-04-06T06:31:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

In what ways would you like to simplify your life? In what areas or ways might you have a tendency to complicate things? Think of something that got complicated in the past? What part did you play in this? What can you do next time to simplify?

This week's inspirational link: Forgiving People

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46118987.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-03-30T08:16:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

If you could get just 1 thing done this week, what would it be? What if you could get just 1 thing done this year? This lifetime?

This week's inspirational link: Embarrassment

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/87340162.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-03-23T05:42:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What are some of the best ways you connect and build strong relationships with others? Think of some of your strong relationships. What strengthened the relationship? What brought you together? How did you connect and deepen the relationship? What built trust and respect for each other?

This week's inspirational link: Mastering the Skill of Becoming Calm

http://www.aish.com/sp/pp/87761182.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-03-16T05:23:00.000-07:00

In your journal:

Write down 2 or more parts of yourself or your life that don't seem to fit or even conflict or oppose each other. Try to find some way these 2 clashing parts could actually work together or benefit each other.

This week's inspirational link: What Your Gratitude Can Do For Someone

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46123682.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-03-09T05:10:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Think of something you were thrown into unexpectedly in the past. What was your reaction? What were your expectations? What was the result? Now, think of a time that something you didn't plan for happened and you expected the worst but were pleasantly surprised. This week, if you are thrown into something unexpectedly, try to reserve judgment - even better expect a positive outcome in the end.

This week's inspirational link: The Three Most Important Words

http://www.aish.com/f/m/48936072.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

Links to a site are not an endorsement for the entire site.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-03-01T13:00:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Write down something that you currently want and are in a rush to get. List the ways your rush is causing you to be less selective. In what ways might you be trying to convince yourself that something that falls short of what you really want is good enough? In what ways does what you'll end up with if you rush fall short of what you really want? Make a list of what you really want. This list should represent your ideal. What items on your list are unrealistic or too selective? What items on your list have a little room for give? What items on your list are absolutely necessary and at the core of what you want?

This week's inspirational link: Other People's Shoes

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/48901502.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-02-22T17:26:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

What seems to be taking over your life? Is there something that is preoccupying your thoughts and/or time more than usual or more than you would like? Why has so much of your focus settled on this? How would you like to limit your focus on this area? Where would your prefer your focus to be? What might be an effective way to adjust your focus?

This week's inspirational link: Burn Your Bridge

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/84101077.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-02-16T17:58:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Make a list of the questions you need answers to? These may be questions that have bothered you for a long time or new ones? They may be tough questions about the workings of the world or simple questions about everyday life? Take one at a time. Where can you start to look for answers?

This week's inspirational link: Introduce Yourself to Yourself

http://www.aish.com/sp/48w/48970096.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-02-08T09:59:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

When someone gets upset or irritated with you or with others what is your immediate reaction? What do you tend to do or say? Is this helpful? Think of someone who handles these types of situation well? What do they do or say? Picture yourself doing and saying something similar to what this person would do.

This week's inspirational link: Personality Typing

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/83525102.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

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This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-02-02T07:26:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Think of an instance where you know what you want to do but you keep doing something different or possibly even the opposite. Why do you keep doing something other than what you intended or wanted? How can you make sure you stick to your original goal or plan?

This week's inspirational link: Relaxing Helps You Problem Solve

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46119007.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-01-25T16:33:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Write down something that you want even though deep down you know you're are not ready for it yet. Though you want this thing in your life, you may not be financially, mentally or physically ready for it. What problems will it cause if this enters your life before you're ready? How can you take your focus off what you want and focus instead on the steps you need to become ready?

This week's inspirational link: Interference

http://www.aish.com/f/hotm/82038497.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-01-19T06:14:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Write down how you spent your time this week? Now rewrite this list according to how you would have spent time this week if you had concentrated on your biggest priorities first?

This week's inspirational link: How Did I Contribute?

http://www.aish.com/sp/dl/46120287.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-01-11T18:31:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Write down a few of the things that you never did as a kid because you were worried about what others thought. Something that you wanted to do and probably would have enjoyed but perhaps it wasn't "cool" or popular with your friends. What advice would you give your own kid if they faced the same problem? Now think of the present. Is there anything that you would like to do but don't because of what others think? Are you worried about what close friends and family think or people who don't know you very well?

This week's inspirational link: 4 Daily Meditations

http://www.aish.com/sp/pg/80158242.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

This Week's Journal Exercise

2010-01-04T18:05:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Write down something that you've seen many times on TV and when you were younger thought was true, but now know reality is quite different. When did you realize that things in real life worked differently than this? What experience taught you this?

This week's inspirational link: 6 Habits of Happily Married Couples

http://www.aish.com/f/m/48937667.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

This Week's Journal Exercise

2009-12-28T17:49:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Write down some of the questions you would ask if you had to interview someone? Why did you choose these questions? What interests you most about other people?

This Week's Inspirational Link: The Sub-Titles of our Relationships
http://www.aish.com/f/p/80051507.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

This Week's Journal Exercise

2009-12-21T18:28:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Write down the moments in your life when you were happiest. What made these moments your happiest? What about these moments can you carry with you? What about these moments can you recreate for yourself in some way?

This Week's Inspirational Link: Make Space for Feelings

http://www.aish.com/f/p/79484342.html

Volunteer: http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/volunteer

This Week's Journal Exercise

2009-12-16T06:50:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Describe the perfect day. Then think of other types of days. What would be the perfect workday? The perfect vacation day? The perfect weekend day?

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Volunteer:

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Inspirational Link: Accept What You Feel Now

http://www.aish.com/sp/pp/78945477.html

This Week's Journal Exercise

2009-12-09T07:40:00.000-08:00

In your journal:

Write down one thing that you could change that would improve many areas of your life. Something where just by making this one change many other areas in your life will be helped as well. Then write down something that even just starting and working on it will make improvements in your life. Something where you do not have to wait until it's complete instead as soon as you start you will begin to get results.

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This and Next Week's Journal Exercises

2009-11-27T08:29:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Make a list of the ways you can best use what you already have to reach some of your goals. Try to let go of what you think you need to get started and focus on how to use what's already in your life. What tools or resources do you already have? What inspiration or motivation is already in place? In what ways can you put what you already have to good use in attaining your goals?

In your journal:

Write down all the areas in your life you feel a need to be perfect. What do you feel will happen if you are not perfect in this area? Do you tend to expect others to be perfect in these areas as well? If they are not perfect in these areas what happens? If someone succeeds in being perfect in these areas then what?

This and Next Week's Journal Exercises

2009-11-13T10:39:00.001-08:00

In your journal:

Think of something that you may be wrong about. Who can you ask for a reliable second opinion?

In your journal:

Write down all the ways you can make each day great.

This and Next Week's Journal Exercises

2009-10-30T09:19:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

What characteristics do people complement you on and admire you for? What have you won awards or recognition for? Where do you feel these character traits come from? What life experiences and people inspired these traits in you?

In your journal:

Look for things that you have in common with each person you meet this week and make a list of the things you found you had in common. Star the items on your list that you found in common with the people you felt it would be unlikely to find anything.

This Week's Journal Exercise

2009-10-21T06:58:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Think of the warning signs that came before some of the problems you've dealt with in the past. How much easier might it have been to solve these problems at these early stages? What warning signs are you seeing now of possible future problems? What can you do now to stop a problem from developing?

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This Week's Journal Exercise

2009-10-13T07:25:00.001-07:00

In your journal:

Write down the things that people shared with you this week. It might be anything from a piece of gum to their feelings? What might have been hard for them to share with you? What things are you most able to share? Why? What things do you have trouble sharing, and why do you feel this is hard for you?